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2026 Regular Session

HB878

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AN ACT relating to the abolition of eminent domain.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 416 abolishing the power of eminent domain within the Commonwealth; amend various sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to remove powers granted to entities to exercise the power of eminent domain; amend various sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to remove references to the power of eminent domain; repeal various sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to remove powers of eminent domain and references to that power; make technical corrections.

Advisory Boards, Commissions, and CommitteesCitiesCountiesEminent Domain and CondemnationFish and WildlifeHighways, Streets, and BridgesLand UsePropertyPublic UtilitiesPublic WorksState AgenciesTransportation

Introduced: March 4, 2026

Last action: March 11, 2026

To Judiciary (H)
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Legislative History

Mar 4, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Mar 4, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 11, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)

Primary Sponsor

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T.J. Roberts

Representative · House District 066

Primary sponsor
tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (1)

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Candy Massaroni

Representative · House District 050

Co-sponsor
candy.massaroni@kylegislature.gov